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SNL's Beloved Carpenter Stephen DeMaria Retires After 51 Years

5/20/2025

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After an incredible 51-year journey, Stephen "Demo" DeMaria, the beloved master carpenter of SNL, has retired at 87. Renowned as "The Boss of the Carpenters," he crafted sets for every episode since the show's inception in 1975. Now, he looks forward to cherishing moments with family and pets in Staten Island, reminiscing, "I didn't have a bored day."

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After an incredible 51-year journey, Stephen "Demo" DeMaria, the beloved master carpenter of SNL, has retired at 87. Renowned as "The Boss of the Carpenters," he crafted sets for every episode since the show's inception in 1975. Now, he looks forward to cherishing moments with family and pets in Staten Island, reminiscing, "I didn't have a bored day."